City of Owatonna Stormwater Management

"Clean H2Owatonna" is the City of Owatonna's Stormwater Management Program to keep our streams, river, and waterways clean of pollution.

Stormwater is water from rain or melting snow that does not soak into the ground. Instead, it flows from rooftops, across paved areas, and through sloped lawns. As stormwater moves across these surfaces, it can pick up and carry along pollutants such as yard and pet waste, sediment, chemicals, oil, grease, and other possible contaminants. This water enters our community storm drains and flows directly, untreated, to Maple Creek, Crane Creek, or the Straight River.

Stormwater Updates:

The City of Owatonna appreciates citizen input regarding the City's Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP). Click on Ordinance and SWPPP under the education tab.

NOTICE: The City has recently updated the Stormwater Management Ordinance and developed a new SWPPP. This includes major changes to construction requirements

The Engineering Department is seeking organizations and individuals to make a positive impact on our community's natural resources through various stormwater programs. Click on the partipation tab to the left!

This years 7th Annual Watershed Wide Clean-up will be on Saturday, September 19th, 2015 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM! Join us at Morehouse Park!

Watershed Wide Clean-up Event 2014!

Thanks all who volunteered for your hard work!

The City of Owatonna appreciates efforts made by Harper Tuchtenhagen (below) and her father Scott Tuchtenhagen for collecting 10 gallons of debris and adopting catch basins along 12 St. SE.

A special thank you to Catholic Daughters of the Americas (below) for the adoption of the Autumn Hills Rain Gardens and to Steele County Child Care Association for the adoption of the Rose Street Rain Garden.

REPORT WATER POLLUTION

To report spills, dumping or draining of pollutants to the street, storm drain, drainageway, or waterway, call Brad Rademacher Water Quality Specialist at 507-774-7300. For spill emergencies or if calling after normal business hours, please contact the Fire Departmentat 911.